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Welp, Virginia is screwed
« on: November 06, 2019, 08:30:48 AM »
https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/democrats-promise-swift-action-after-historic-win-in-virginia/

Oh, look and what do Democrats do when they get power:

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Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday’s election. They also promised ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, making Virginia the final state needed for possible passage of the gender equality measure.


Total Democrat party rule works so well in Illinois, err...California, err... New Jersey, err... New York....
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2019, 08:35:58 AM »
Welcome to the Ill-annoying Californicationing of Virginia.

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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2019, 09:14:49 AM »
Yep, I'm really looking forward to this *expletive deleted*it show.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2019, 09:40:56 AM »
One party in charge, regardless of party usually screws things up to the Nth degree. Special interests get what they want.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2019, 09:42:25 AM »
From Commonwealth to People’s Democratic Republic. Glad I didn’t move up there when I had the chance. 
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2019, 09:51:43 AM »
I'm not all doom and gloom yet. Survive two years and see. My state senator is gone, mostly harmless Dem in Va-25, now an independent idiot. Should make that seat competitive next time. Freitas write in campaign worked, so that's good. Small majority and an incompetent governor who's normal chain of succession is damaged goods.

The national news takeaway is zomg blue wave! No, the VA Republicans are like special Olympics kids trying to play a mean spirited Harlem Globetrotters. The Dems put forth a candidate in almost every district. Republicans spotted them a ton of uncontested races. The state needs national support like what is happening on the blue side. Overall more Republican votes than Dem, so the state is very much in play nationally. Oh, and can we give DC their land back? :)

Overall, I hope I can survive it. My family has pre revolution roots in this state. Not worried about gun laws. Worried about minimum wage, stupid energy policy, and unions. Those will make me leave the state because I can't maintain a passable existence while not complying with whatever gun laws.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2019, 10:12:26 AM »
Well, I do hear that the Gov. is adding a new secretary level position...

Secretary of Blackface..  ;/

The Lieutenant Gov. lobbied for his own position, Secretary of Sexual Assault...
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2019, 10:47:17 PM »
Do it for Beto!
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2019, 11:49:26 PM »
Where is the VCDL in all of this?
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2019, 07:57:36 AM »
Where is the VCDL in all of this?

The government used the membership roster for their first round of Red Flag raids.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2019, 10:09:31 AM »
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2019, 10:29:08 AM »
Ann Coulter was prescient:

http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2017-11-15.html

Yep, simple situational awareness and math should convince conservatives, libertarians, Republicans and anyone not onboard with the progressive agenda that high immigration = permanent progressive/liberal/Democrat control.

Yet, most on the right live in a delusion and apparently find math too hard.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2019, 05:17:35 PM »
When we lived there, the VCDL was strong and the state was a gun friendly one, certain cities excepted. I was an active member, went to most events and worked the VCDL table at MANY a gun show. Miss those guys and tried to join a group similar group here but none even close to that strong existed.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2019, 10:42:50 AM »
 :facepalm:

Citing ‘gun violence,’ UVA cancels 21-gun salute portion of Veterans Day ceremony
https://www.thecollegefix.com/citing-gun-violence-uva-cancels-21-gun-salute-portion-of-veterans-day-ceremony/

Triggered: University of Virginia Cancels Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Because of ‘Gun Violence’
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/triggered-university-of-virginia-cancels-veterans-day-21-gun-salute-because-of-gun-violence/

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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2019, 11:00:18 AM »
:facepalm:

Citing ‘gun violence,’ UVA cancels 21-gun salute portion of Veterans Day ceremony
https://www.thecollegefix.com/citing-gun-violence-uva-cancels-21-gun-salute-portion-of-veterans-day-ceremony/

Triggered: University of Virginia Cancels Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Because of ‘Gun Violence’
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/triggered-university-of-virginia-cancels-veterans-day-21-gun-salute-because-of-gun-violence/



Rather appropriate, because the absolute leftist domination of higher education is part of why Virginia is screwed.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2019, 05:26:45 PM »
:facepalm:

Citing ‘gun violence,’ UVA cancels 21-gun salute portion of Veterans Day ceremony
https://www.thecollegefix.com/citing-gun-violence-uva-cancels-21-gun-salute-portion-of-veterans-day-ceremony/

Triggered: University of Virginia Cancels Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Because of ‘Gun Violence’
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/triggered-university-of-virginia-cancels-veterans-day-21-gun-salute-because-of-gun-violence/



The gun violence that's at historic lows? (Much lower, if we subtract suicides.)
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2019, 05:28:59 PM »
The gun violence that's at historic lows? (Much lower, if we subtract suicides.)

As you should be aware by now, facts take a back seat to teh feelz.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2019, 06:01:02 PM »
While I think the UVA decision was wrong and stupid, at least they didn't mess with Memorial Day.  I think some of the people taking great offense are conflating Veterans' Day and Memorial Day.  Veterans' Day is for the living; Memorial Day is for the dead.  (and there's also Armed Forces Day for those currently serving, but it doesn't get much recognition)
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2019, 09:37:13 AM »
Of course this gives them almost a year to reverse the reversal

About Face: University of Virginia Reinstates Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Next Year
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/about-face-university-of-virginia-reinstates-veterans-day-21-gun-salute-next-year/
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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2019, 12:31:54 PM »
One party in charge, regardless of party usually screws things up to the Nth degree. Special interests get what they want.

I’m totally agree with you on this.  I hate out two party system and wish we had at least 3 so there would have to be some negotiation to gain a majority.
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2019, 12:32:36 PM »
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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2019, 05:45:13 PM »
I’m totally agree with you on this.  I hate out two party system and wish we had at least 3 so there would have to be some negotiation to gain a majority.

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Re: Welp, Virginia is screwed
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2019, 06:46:02 PM »
I’m totally agree with you on this.  I hate out two party system and wish we had at least 3 so there would have to be some negotiation to gain a majority.

We urgently need a viable third party. The problem is, the process of getting enough people to build up a viable third party would result in the country having only one viable party, not three ... or even two.
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